Behind the Scenes Chapter 5-7

Analyze how the central ideas of freedom and reality develop throughout Chapter 7. How do these ideas interact with each other?

• Freedom is presented as an immediate and easy transition, while reality is shown as a harsh and inhospitable environment.

• Freedom is described as a challenging journey, and reality is the harsh truth that complicates this journey.

• Freedom is shown as a distant dream for all who can still dream, while reality is the ultimate goal of every enslaved person.

• Freedom and reality are represented as positive outcomes of the transition from slavery.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

In Chapter 7, what is the author's point of view in describing the transition from slavery to freedom?

• The author provides a detached and neutral perspective on the transition.

• The author offers an understanding and sympathetic perspective on the challenges faced by the freedmen.

• The author criticizes the freedmen for not adapting quickly enough.

• The author remains indifferent to the struggles of the freedmen.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

In Chapter 7, how do the interactions between individuals and events in the text highlight the challenges faced by freedmen in Washington?

• The interactions show that the freedmen were warmly received and easily integrated into society.

• The interactions reveal that the freedmen faced indifference and neglect from Northern society.

• The interactions demonstrate that the freedmen had ample opportunities for success.

• The interactions indicate that the freedmen were primarily responsible for their own struggles.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

Evaluate the role of the Contraband Relief Association in Chapter 7. How does it reflect the central ideas of community and support?

• The association is portrayed as ineffective and disorganized.

• The association is shown as a symbol of unity and collective effort among people of color.

• The association is described as a government initiative created by Frederick Douglass and Elizabeth Keckley.

• The association is described as a temporary solution with little impact on the freedmen in New York City.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

In Chapter 7, analyze how Keckley distinguishes her position from others regarding the treatment of freedmen in the North.

• Keckley agrees with the general Northern view of freedmen as idle and dependent.

• Keckley challenges the Northern view by emphasizing the need for understanding and support.

• Elizabeth Keckley remains neutral and does not express a clear position on the treatment of freedmen in the North.

• The author, Elizabeth Keckley, supports the idea that freedmen should fend for themselves.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

What is the impact of Keckley's description on President Lincoln's reliance on the Bible during difficult times?

• It portrays Lincoln as a weak leader who needs constant reassurance.

• It highlights Lincoln's strength and resilience through faith.

• It suggests that Lincoln was indifferent to the nation's struggles.

• It shows that Lincoln relied excessively on religious texts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

How do the interactions between Mrs. Lincoln and Keckley in Chapter 7 contribute to the development of the central idea of the text?

• They illustrate the Northern society's indifference towards freedmen.

• They demonstrate support and encouragement for initiatives that help freedmen.

• They highlight the conflict between different social classes.

• They show the author's lack of interest in the plight of freedmen and how Mary Todd Lincoln does not care if they have a new beginning in the North.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

Evaluate the author's purpose in describing the festival at Mrs. Farnham's house in Chapter 7. How does it relate to the central ideas of the text?

• Criticize the extravagance of the event

• Highlight the contrast between supporting the soldiers and abandoning the freedmen.

• Show Elizabeth Keckley's disapproval of social gatherings and spending money on extravagant clothing.

• Emphasize the importance of music in society.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

Analyze the interactions between Keckley and the African American community in New York and Boston. How do these interactions influence the development of the Contraband Relief Association?

• They show a lack of interest and support from the community.

• They demonstrate strong community participation and support for the association.

• They highlight Keckley's struggle to gain support from other churches and abolitionists.

• They reveal the community's preference for other initiatives.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

What is the meaning of the author's description of the Northern society's perception of freedmen in Chapter 7 as "idle" and "dependent"?

• It reflects the author's agreement with this perception.

• It highlights the prejudices and misunderstandings faced by freedmen.

• It suggests that freedmen were indeed idle and dependent.

• It shows the author's indifference to social opinions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6